Tungsten vs Platinum

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PropertyW TungstenPt Platinum
Atomic number7478
SymbolWPt
NameTungstenPlatinum
Categorytransition-metaltransition-metal
Standard Atomic Weight183.84 u195.084 u
Period66
Group610
Blockss
Phase at STPsolidsolid
Electron configuration[Xe]6s24f145d4[Xe]6s14f145d9
Oxidation states[-4, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6][-3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
Electronegativity (Pauling)2.362.28
Electron affinity0.815 eV2.1228 eV
Density1.930000e+4 kg/m³2.146000e+4 kg/m³
Melting point3421.85 °C1768.4 °C
Boiling point5554.85 °C3824.85 °C
Discovery year17811735